Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $195.78 | 11.470% | $218.236 | $218.24 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
Purchase #2 | $86.78 | 6.717% | $92.609 | $92.61 | $92.60 | $92.60 |
Purchase #3 | $33.87 | 4.613% | $35.4324 | $35.43 | $35.45 | $35.40 |
Purchase #4 | $120.55 | 8.620% | $130.9414 | $130.94 | $130.95 | $130.90 |
Purchase #5 | $233.97 | 8.537% | $253.944 | $253.94 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
Purchase #6 | $250.72 | 7.488% | $269.4939 | $269.49 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
Purchase #7 | $72.91 | 12.559% | $82.0668 | $82.07 | $82.05 | $82.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $994.58 | $1,082.7235 | $1,082.72 | $1,082.75 | $1,082.60 |